Sligo’s Richard Howley made a winning start to showjumping’s e Longines FEI World Cup Jumping season on Sunday with an impressive victory in the opening leg of the 2023/2024 Western European League at Oslo.
In a 17-horse jump-off, Howley – who’s from Enniscrone – guided the 12-year-old gelding Consulent de Prelet Z to a clear round in the fastest time of 34.55 seconds to claim one of the biggest wins of his career.
Howley’s parents, Pauline and Paddy, were in the stands watching.
Tipperary’s Shane Breen also made it into the jump-off with Cuick Star Kervec and crossed the line clear in 36.90 to take fifth place at the finish.
